Pensions, Tangentyere Council, NT Government’s A Working Future
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** JENNY MACKLIN: The Federal Government has been very pleased in last Tuesday’s Budget to deliver a very…
Government launches National Standards for the Primary Prevention of Sexual Assault through Education
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe National Association of Services Against Sexual Violence (NASASV) has today taken an important step towards reducing violence against women in Australia with the release…
Rudd Government Opens Sydney City Family Relationship Centre
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPAttorney-General Robert McClelland and Tanya Plibersek have today officially opened the Sydney City Family Relationship Centre. Mr McClelland said the new Centre provides important advice and…
NT Government’s framework for reform in remote areas
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Northern Territory Government’s policy document on remote NT regions is another important step forward in tackling Indigenous disadvantage through the effective delivery of services…
Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan supporting construction jobs in Melbourne’s south-east
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPFederal Housing Minister Tanya Plibersek and Victorian Housing Minister Richard Wynne today visited Melbourne’s south-east, where over $780,000 is being invested to upgrade 128 social housing…
Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan supporting construction jobs in Melbourne’s outer east
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPFederal Housing Minister Tanya Plibersek today visited Bayswater North, where over $410,000 is being invested to upgrade 66 social housing dwellings before the end of…
Additional support for Victoria’s bushfire affected communities
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe Australian Government will provide a further $1.5 million to support communities affected by the Victorian bushfires. Community Services Minister Jenny Macklin said the funding…
$52 million for children and parenting services
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government will provide over $52 million to 139 family services providers as they transition to a new, more flexible service delivery model. The…
Additional support for Victoria’s bushfire affected communities
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government will provide a further $1.5 million to support communities affected by the Victorian bushfires. Community Services Minister Jenny Macklin said the funding…
Six Month Extension for First Home Owners Boost
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPTanya Plibersek today welcomed the six month extension of the First Home Owners Boost while visiting first home buyers in Sydney’s south west. Extending the…
Maintenance millions for local jobs and homes in Sydney’s Inner West
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPFederal Housing Minister Tanya Plibersek and NSW Housing Minister David Borger today announced that over $1.4 million is being invested in Sydney’s inner West suburbs…
Volunteer Awards Ceremony 2009
Speech by Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Gubbi Gubbi…
Senator Stephens Congratulates the Inaugural Longman Volunteer Awards Winners
Media Release by Senator the Hon Ursula StephensGovernment seeks feedback on Print Disability Services
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThe Australian Government is seeking feedback on the provision of information in alternative formats for people with print disability as part of its review of…
Speech to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** Check Against Delivery *** Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. It’s great to be back in Melbourne after Budget week…
Progress on reformed CDEP
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) has identified the preferred providers to deliver the reformed Community Development Employment Projects (CDEP)…
Walk Safely to School Day 2009
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government is again supporting Walk Safely to School Day, providing $50,000 for this national event which promotes the value of physical activity and…
2009-10 Women’s Budget Statement: Supporting women in a time of economic challenge
Media Release by The Hon Tanya Pibersek MPThe 2009-10 Women’s Budget Statement adopts the theme Supporting Women in a Time of Economic Challenge. Economies across the world are experiencing one of the…
Winter Warming Grant for Bushfire Survivors
Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MPThousands of bushfire survivors will receive a one-off $2000 cash payment from the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund as part of a $9 million new winter…
$600 Carer Supplement legislation passed
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAround 500,000 carers across Australia will receive a new, permanent Carer Supplement of $600 a year following the passage in Parliament today of the Social…
Parliamentary Speech on the Social Security Legislation Amendment (Carers)
Speech by The Hon Bill Shorten MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** I rise today to speak on the Social Security Legislation Amendment (Improved Support for Carers) Bill 2009, which will make…
Budget: Pensions – 2UE
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** JENNY MACKLIN: Good to be with you John. JOHN STANLEY: Am I right about that? And this…
Budget: Pensions – 6PR
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP***E & OE – Proof only*** JENNY MACKLIN: Good to be with you both. STEVE MILLS: You can recall the pensioner really hearing (inaudible) and…
Budget: Pensions, Paid Parental Leave – 5AA
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** JENNY MACKLIN: For the single pensioner whether their an aged pensioner, a veteran, a carer, or someone…
Budget : Pensions, Indigenous – ABC Darwin Breakfast
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MP*** E & OE – Proof only *** JULIA CHRISTENSEN: Minister for Community Services joining me to talk about the Budget, Jenny Macklin, good morning.…